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Trooper Matt Zistel of the Oregon State Police was fired on by an ex-U.S. Army Reservist named John Van Allen — Allen was killed by a single gunshot wound, but Zistel is preparing to return to patrol.

Allen stepped out of his Cadillac and squared off, demanding to know why he had been stopped. He then advanced on the trooper, pulling a firearm from his waistband and firing at Zistel, who is off camera.

Zistel returned fire, shooting Allen in the chest. Allen returned to his vehicle and fled the scene.

“Shots fired, shots fired,” Zistel can be heard saying over the radio to the dispatcher. “I’ve been hit in the side. I’m OK.”

Responding officers found Allen in his vehicle about a half mile down on the highway’s shoulder, dead.

Allen’s family had no explanation for his actions, saying he was returning to his native South Carolina at the time. Allen had finished serving in the U.S. Army Reserve in 2012, according to the report.

Zistel, a five-year veteran, was treated for his injuries and is on administrative leave. He was found justified in shooting Allen.